Communication and writing

Learn the art of good communication for a range of creative and professional settings.

Our graduates include bestselling authors, award winning journalists, successful screenwriters, and leading communications practitioners and researchers. No matter what your specialisation, you’ll gain a broad set of skills that can advance your career in almost any industry.

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Courses

Course name	Study type	Location	Entry score
Grammar fundamentals	Grammar fundamentals	Pre-university study	Melbourne City, Online	Not applicableNot applicable	Apply now
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)	IELTS (International English Language Testing System)	Pre-university study	Melbourne	Not applicableNot applicable	Apply now
IELTS One Skill Retake	IELTS One Skill Retake	Pre-university study	Melbourne City	See eligibility *See eligibility	Apply now
PTE (Pearson Test of English)	PTE (Pearson Test of English)	Pre-university study	Melbourne City, Online	Not applicableNot applicable	Apply now
Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting	Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting	Vocational study	Melbourne City	Not applicable*Not applicable	Apply now
Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing	Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing	Vocational study	Melbourne City	Not applicable*Not applicable	Apply now
Diploma of Business (Public Relations)	Diploma of Business (Public Relations)	Vocational study	Melbourne City	Not applicable*Not applicable	Learn more
Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing	Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing	Undergraduate degree	Melbourne City	Range of criteria*See admissions	Apply now
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)	Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)	Undergraduate degree	Melbourne City	Range of criteria*See admissions	Apply now
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)	Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)	Undergraduate degree	Melbourne City	ATAR 68.80*See admissions	Apply now
Bachelor of Design (Digital Media)	Bachelor of Design (Digital Media)	Undergraduate degree	Melbourne City	ATAR 68.25*See admissions	Apply now
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Professional Communication	Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Professional Communication	Undergraduate degree	Melbourne City	ATAR 85.30* 2025 Guaranteed ATAR 90.00See admissions	Apply now
Bachelor of Media and Communication (Honours)	Bachelor of Media and Communication (Honours)	Undergraduate degree	Melbourne City	Not applicable*See admissions	Learn more
Bachelor of Professional Communication	Bachelor of Professional Communication	Undergraduate degree	Melbourne City	ATAR 68.10*See admissions	Apply now
Bachelor of Professional Communication - Digital Communication major	Bachelor of Professional Communication - Digital Communication major	Undergraduate degree	Melbourne City	See course admissionsSee course admissions	Apply now
Bachelor of Professional Communication - Public Relations major	Bachelor of Professional Communication - Public Relations major	Undergraduate degree	Melbourne City	See course admissionsSee course admissions	Apply now
Graduate Diploma in Journalism	Graduate Diploma in Journalism	Postgraduate study	Melbourne City	Not applicable*See admissions	Learn more
Graduate Diploma of Communication	Graduate Diploma of Communication	Postgraduate study	Melbourne City	Not applicable*Not applicable	Apply now
Graduate Diploma of Writing and Publishing	Graduate Diploma of Writing and Publishing	Postgraduate study	Melbourne City	Not applicable*Not applicable	Apply now
Master of Communication	Master of Communication	Postgraduate study	Melbourne City	Not applicable*See admissions	Apply now
Master of Writing and Publishing	Master of Writing and Publishing	Postgraduate study	Melbourne City	Not applicable*See admissions	Apply now
Online Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication Strategy	Online Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication Strategy	Postgraduate study	Online	See admissions*See admissions	Apply now
Master of Design (Media & Communication)	Master of Design (Media & Communication)	Research programs	Melbourne City	Not applicable*See admissions	Apply now
PhD (Media & Communication)	PhD (Media & Communication)	Research programs	Melbourne City	Not applicable*See admissions	Apply now
Global Communication Skills - International Education Professionals	Global Communication Skills - International Education Professionals	Online	Melbourne City, Online	Not applicableNot applicable	Apply now

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